Devonport High School for Girls- 11+ Parent’s Guide

Devonport High School for Girls- 11+ Parent’s Guide

Essential Details

  • Address: Devonport High School for Girls, Lyndhurst Road, Plymouth, PL2 3DL
  • Number of pupils: 950+ (girls aged 11-18, mixed Sixth Form)
  • Admissions contact: dhsg@dhsg.co.uk
  • Number of places in Year 7: 150
  • 11+ exam: Plymouth 11+ Selection Test
  • Catchment area: Yes (priority given to Plymouth residents)

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See Devonport High School for Girls’s website for latest information and key dates.

Exploring Devonport High School for Girls: A Parent’s Guide

Founded in 1908, Devonport High School for Girls (DHSG) is a leading selective school renowned for combining academic excellence with outstanding pastoral care. In 2023, the school achieved 90% 9-7 grades at GCSE and 85% A*-B at A-level, with students progressing to top universities including Oxford, Cambridge, and Russell Group institutions.

The school offers a specialist marine science curriculum alongside strong provision in STEM, humanities, and performing arts. DHSG’s “Women in Maritime” program provides unique opportunities in oceanography and marine biology, supported by outstanding facilities including a £3.8m Marine Science Centre and partnerships with Plymouth University’s Marine Institute.

Beyond academics, DHSG provides an exceptional extracurricular program including national championship-winning sailing teams, award-winning choir and orchestra, and thriving STEM clubs. The school’s “DHSG Voyager” scheme encourages students to complete coastal conservation projects and maritime research.

Navigating the Application process at Devonport High School for Girls

  1. Registration: Apply for Plymouth 11+ test by June 30th of Year 5
  2. Test Preparation: Focus on verbal reasoning and mathematics
  3. Test Date: Plymouth 11+ taken in September of Year 6
  4. Application Deadline: Submit CAF to Plymouth City Council by October 31st
  5. Results: Standardised scores released in October
  6. National Offer Day: March 1st
  7. Appeals Process: For candidates scoring within the review range
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What to Expect on Devonport High School for Girls

The Plymouth 11+ consists of:

  • Two 50-minute papers taken on the same day
  • Paper 1: Verbal reasoning (including technical comprehension)
  • Paper 2: Mathematics (with scientific applications)
  • Standardised scoring system (minimum qualifying score typically 220+)
  • Exam conditions at designated test centres across Plymouth
  • Special arrangements available for students with SEN

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  1. Marine Vocabulary: Focus on oceanographic and scientific terminology
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  4. Error Analysis: Maintain detailed logs of mistake patterns
  5. Test Strategy: Develop section-time allocation techniques
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